In our modern digital landscape, professional policing faces an unprecedented and corrosive burden: the “digital-to-federal feedback loop” This has been … More
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When Police Become Soldiers, Democracy Dies
The President’s Army or the People’s Police? When I took my first oath as a police officer in 1960, it … More
Winding Down in a Perilous Time for Policing a Free Society
I am getting tired. I think I have said here all that needs to be said. With masked ICE agents … More
Remembering Herman Goldstein
If you work in policing or have an interest in its improvement you need to not only know the name … More
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During the last 30 days the following are the top ten most popluar posts on this site — not only … More
Reflecting On What Could Be
Reflecting and life’s journey and those years spent in the ranks as a police officer and chief. “Assuredly, a most … More
Poetic Policing
You might wonder why I would compose a book of poetry so late in life. It is because I see … More
Police Like a Girl!
“If you don’t have 20% or more women in your police department you are missing out on the opportunity of … More
“Rolling Up on Dixon Circle”
“This summer, racial hate left holes in the heart of Dallas. Four summers ago, it could have burned the place … More
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2nd Annual Midwest Conference on 21st Century Policing How a Traffic Offense Can Be a Ticket to Prison Principles of … More
Improving Police: A Necessary Conversation 